Compare iRobot Roomba 690 and 675: What Are the Main Differences?

Roomba 690 in Action (Photo Credits: iRobot)

If you have decided to get an iRobot Roomba vacuuming robot so you may never have to manually vacuum your home again, and if you don't want to pay the higher prices of the 900 series Roombas, but still want to get a feature rich robot that will effectively and thoroughly clean your home, you might want to consider Roomba 690 or Roomba 675.

These two robots come with most of the important must-have features high quality vacuuming robots are expected to come with, without costing as much as the top Roomba robots.

​In this article, we will compare Roomba 690 with Roomba 675, so you may choose the robot that will respond best to your needs.

Otherwise, please read on below for a detailed comparison of the above listed Roomba robots.

​Comparing the Roomba 690 and 675 Robots

​The following pictures show the Roomba 690 and 675 robots that will be compared below:

ROOMBA 690

ROOMBA 675

Detailed Comparison of the Roomba 690 and 675 Robots

The following table compares the iRobot Roomba 690 and 675 robots.The (N.#) notation used in the table refers to the clarification notes provided following the table. Please read these notes carefullyin order to understand better the features that come with each of these two robots. ​

​Explanation of Notes 1 to 12 from Comparison Table:

​N. 1:The iAdapt responsive cleaning technology composed of sophisticated software and sensors allows these two Roomba robots to clean more thoroughly the room, making multiple passes, avoiding stairs, getting under and around furniture, and cleaning along wall edges and corners. The low profile design of these robots allows cleaning under most furniture. They also automatically adjust to all floor types - carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate and more.

​An important aspect of iAdapt technology is Dirt Detection: Both Roomba 690 and 675 are equipped with sensors which allow them to find dirtier areas and spend more time cleaning them. These patented Dirt Detect sensors alert these robots to work harder on concentrated areas of dirt, such as high-traffic zones of your home.

​​N. 2:Both of these Roomba robots use a 3-stage vacuuming system:

Counter-rotating dual multi-surface brushes (on both Roomba 690 and 675) work together to grab dust, dirt, and large debris to help thoroughly clean your floors. The first brush loosens, lifts, and pulls in dust, dirt, and hair from floors and in carpet, the second accelerates debris into the suction channel.

A spinning edge-sweeping side brush cleans along wall edges. It is specially designed at a 27-degree angle to sweep debris away from edges and corners.

Finally, an efficient vacuum pulls dirt and hair off the brushes (or off the debris extractors) and directs it into the bin.​

The AeroVac technology found on Roomba 690 and 675 allows for optimized airflow that pulls hair off the brushes and sends it into the bin. This allows the bin to fill more evenly requiring less frequent emptying of the bin. Both robots use an AeroVac filter that handles quite adequately hair, pet fur, lint and carpet fuzz.

N. 3:When Roomba 690 and 675 are connected via Wi-Fi to your smartphone, you can use the iRobot Home App for Android and iOS to invoke remotely operations (such as cleaning, scheduling, etc.).

N. 4:When batteries run low, both Roomba robots return to their Home Base to dock and recharge.

​N. 5:Scheduling can be pre-set up to 7 times per week. The robot starts vacuuming as soon as the scheduled time is reached.Both robots can be scheduled.

N. 6:Both robots cab be asked to spot clean. When spot clean is invoked, the robot will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started for an intense, localized clean for those quick fixes.

N. 7:​Both robots use a Lithium Ion battery.Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to provide longer cleaning sessions than Ni-Mh batteries, and they last longer before needing to be replaced.​Battery Run Times:

iRobot has specified the battery run time for Roomba 690 as 60 minutes.

Roomba 675 features an updated software and can run up to 90 minutes.

Note that run times can vary extensively depending on the amount of work the robot has to do to clean the floors. That is because different types of carpets, different floor plans and different amounts of dirt may require different amounts of effort from the robot and hence different amounts of ''juice'' from the battery.

N. 8:​Both Roomba 690 and 675 can be remotely controlled from your smartphone or tablet using the iRobot Home App. No explicit remote-control device is provided. But, if desired, an optionl remote-control device can be separately purchased (see below Amazon products section below).

N. 10:Roomba 690 comes with one Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier which is a battery-run standalone little device used to control the robot's navigation. It can be used as a Virtual Wall to block off an open doorway, but it can also be used as a Virtual Wall Halo to protect some restricted area within the room, such as the area you where your dog's food is placed.Roomba 675 does not come with a Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier, but it is compatible with Virtual Walls and Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barriers. If desired a Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier or Virtual Wall can be obtained separately (see Amazon products section below).

​​N. 11:The "d" in the dimensions refers to the diameter, and "h" to the height of the unit. All measurements are in inches.

N. 12:The 1-year limited warranty is on the robot. There is also a 6-month warranty on the battery.

So which Roomba should you get?

Roomba robots are high quality products as shown by the average rating of at least 4 stars (out of 5 stars) each of the Roomba robots considered here had received from Amazon customers at the time this article was written. So, you will probably be quite happy with either robot.As the two robots considered here both belong to the 600 series Roomba robots, their features are similar. But as the above comparison table shows, Roomba 675 and 690 come with some minor differences:

Roomba 690 comes with a Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier, while Roomba 675 does not. If you need one to be used with Roomba 675, you will have to buy it separately (see below).

Thanks to a software improvement, Roomba 675 can run longer when it is fully charged.

Roomba 690 and Roomba 675 Robots on Amazon

Please click the Amazon product link images below to see exact prices or to purchase. ​If some of the prices are not shown on the Amazon link images below, they will be provided once you click the link images.​​

Roomba 690

Roomba 675

Authentic Roomba Replenishment Kits on Amazon

Accessories and replacement parts manufactured by 3rd parties may have a negative impact on product performance and can cause damage to your robot. Always ensure that replacement parts such as batteries, filters, and brushes are Authentic iRobot Parts. Note also that the use of 3rd party replacement parts could void your robot's warranty.Please click the images below to see price information or to purchase:

Authentic Roomba 600 Series Replenishment Kit

Optional Remote-Control Device for Roomba 690 or 675

Optional Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier for Roomba 675

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